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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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