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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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