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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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