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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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