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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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