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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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