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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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