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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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