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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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