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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in elearning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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