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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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