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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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