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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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