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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning enable people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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