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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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