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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that online education institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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