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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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