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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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