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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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