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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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