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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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