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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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