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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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