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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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