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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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