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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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