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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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