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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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