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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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