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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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