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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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