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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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