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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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