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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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