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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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