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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

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