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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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