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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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