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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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