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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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