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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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