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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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