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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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