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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

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