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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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