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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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