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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology enable people all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies 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 in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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