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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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