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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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