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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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