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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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