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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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