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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic education technology have enabled students all over the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? 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 massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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