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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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