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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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