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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in digital education technology enable people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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