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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

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