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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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