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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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