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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

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