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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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