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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

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