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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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