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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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