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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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