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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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