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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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