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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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