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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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