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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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