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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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