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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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