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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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