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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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