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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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