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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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