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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

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