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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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