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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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