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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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