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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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