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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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