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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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