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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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