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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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