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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business 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 deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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