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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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