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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online education are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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