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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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