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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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