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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also deals with the major 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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