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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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