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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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