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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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