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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in online education have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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