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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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