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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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