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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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