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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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