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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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