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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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