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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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