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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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