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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in digital education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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