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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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