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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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