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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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