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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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