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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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