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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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