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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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