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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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