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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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