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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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