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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies 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 organizations handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

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