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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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