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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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