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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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