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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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