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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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