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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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