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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in digital education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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