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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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