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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies 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 participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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