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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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