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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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