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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

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