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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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