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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning are enabling people all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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