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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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