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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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