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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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