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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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