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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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