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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

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