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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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