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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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