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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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