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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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