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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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