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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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