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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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