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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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