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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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