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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in digital education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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