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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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