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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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