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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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