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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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