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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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