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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high student attrition?

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