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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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