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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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