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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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