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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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