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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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