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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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