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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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