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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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