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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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