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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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