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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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