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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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