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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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