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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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