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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

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