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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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