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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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