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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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