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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning have empowered students all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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