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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning have enabled people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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