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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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