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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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