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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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