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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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