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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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