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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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