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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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