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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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