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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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