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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

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