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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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