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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses 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 institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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