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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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