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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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