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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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