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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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