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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

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