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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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