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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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