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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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