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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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