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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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