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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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