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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online education have empowered humans all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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