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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online education are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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