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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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