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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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