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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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