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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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