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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in elearning have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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