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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning have empowered people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

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