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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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