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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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