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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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