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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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