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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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