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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

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