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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in digital education technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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