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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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