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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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