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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic educational technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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