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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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