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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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