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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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