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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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