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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

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