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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

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