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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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