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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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