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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

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