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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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