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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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