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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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