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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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