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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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