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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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