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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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