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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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