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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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