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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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