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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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