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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning enable students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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