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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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