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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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