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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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