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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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