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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online 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 stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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