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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in online learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because 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 participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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