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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning have empowered students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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