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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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