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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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