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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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