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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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