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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning are enabling learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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