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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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