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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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