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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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