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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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