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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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