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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

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