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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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