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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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