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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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