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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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