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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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