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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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