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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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