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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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