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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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