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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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