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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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