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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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