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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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