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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also studies the key 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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