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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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