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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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