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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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