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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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