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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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