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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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