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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in elearning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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