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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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