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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

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