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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in digital education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

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