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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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