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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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