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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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