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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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