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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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