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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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