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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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