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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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