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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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