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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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