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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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