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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

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