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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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