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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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