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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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