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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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