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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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