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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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