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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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