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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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