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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning enable people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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