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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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