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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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