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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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