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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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