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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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