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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning enable learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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