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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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