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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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