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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online education have made it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations 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 massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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