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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers 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 stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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