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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational experiments. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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