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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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