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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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