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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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