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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are considering today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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