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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

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