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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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