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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in electronic educational technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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