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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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