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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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