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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOCs? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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