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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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