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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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