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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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