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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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