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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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