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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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