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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually 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 variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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