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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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