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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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