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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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