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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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