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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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