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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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