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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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