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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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