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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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