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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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