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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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