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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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