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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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