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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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