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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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