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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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