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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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