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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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