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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers 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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