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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning have empowered humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high student attrition?

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