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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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