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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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