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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

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