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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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