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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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