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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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