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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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