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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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