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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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