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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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