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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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