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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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