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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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