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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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