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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students 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 courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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