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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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