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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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