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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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