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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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