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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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