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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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