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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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