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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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