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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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