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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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