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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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