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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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