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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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