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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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