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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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