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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

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