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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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