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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

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