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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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