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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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