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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in digital education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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