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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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