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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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