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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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