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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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