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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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