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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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