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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning have empowered students all over the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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