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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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