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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

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