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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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