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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

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