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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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