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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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