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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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