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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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