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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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