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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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