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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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