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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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