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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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