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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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