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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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