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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning enable people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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