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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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