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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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