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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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