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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

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