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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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