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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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