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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

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