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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high attrition?

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