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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 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 organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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