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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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