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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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