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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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