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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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