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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

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