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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning have enabled learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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