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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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