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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are dealing 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 participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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