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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? 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 evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

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