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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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