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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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