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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning have empowered people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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