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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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