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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that educators 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 MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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