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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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