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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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