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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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