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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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