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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

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