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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we make sure that educators 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 experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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