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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning enable learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

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