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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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