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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations must deal with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

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