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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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