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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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