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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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