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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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