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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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