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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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