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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

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