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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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