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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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