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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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