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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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