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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with 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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