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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology are empowering people all over the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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