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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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