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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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