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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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