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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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