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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

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