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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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