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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

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