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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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