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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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