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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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