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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered students all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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