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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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