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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

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