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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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