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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic education technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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