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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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