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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning have enabled people all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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