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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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