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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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