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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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