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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology enable students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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