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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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