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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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