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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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