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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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