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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in digital education technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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