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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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