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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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