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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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