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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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