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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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