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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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