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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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