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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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