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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in electronic educational technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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