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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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