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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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