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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

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