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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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