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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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