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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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