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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning are enabling people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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