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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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