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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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