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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

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