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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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