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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

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