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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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