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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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