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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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