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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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