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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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