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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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