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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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