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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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