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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have enabled students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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