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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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