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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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