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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

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