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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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