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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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