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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

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