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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in digital education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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