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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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